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Manasota by Justin Robert
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fave it Ambient | Shamanic
8 tracks | 57 minutes
Released Jun 2007
on Lunar Flower Records
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- sample lyrics "album only" 06:22 In The Only Way That Is Real lyrics "album only" 06:22 In The Only Way That Is Real lyrics "album only" 06:22 In The Only Way That Is Real
- sample lyrics "album only" 08:27 Atum lyrics "album only" 08:27 Atum lyrics "album only" 08:27 Atum
- sample lyrics "album only" 08:54 Not So Random A Life lyrics "album only" 08:54 Not So Random A Life lyrics "album only" 08:54 Not So Random A Life
- sample lyrics "album only" 06:34 Sun lyrics "album only" 06:34 Sun lyrics "album only" 06:34 Sun
- sample lyrics "album only" 03:32 Wind lyrics "album only" 03:32 Wind lyrics "album only" 03:32 Wind
- sample lyrics "album only" 04:56 Bleeding lyrics "album only" 04:56 Bleeding lyrics "album only" 04:56 Bleeding
- sample lyrics "album only" 03:09 Acceptance lyrics "album only" 03:09 Acceptance lyrics "album only" 03:09 Acceptance
- sample lyrics "album only" 15:54 Calm Water lyrics "album only" 15:54 Calm Water lyrics "album only" 15:54 Calm Water
Somewhere between new age, ambient, soundscape psychedelia, dreams, meditation, metamorphosis and Magick.
Editorial review
On his debut album, Florida musician Justin Robert presents his own take on the world of meditative drones, often aiming less for harrowing undertow or sparkling windchimes than a spot somewhere in between the two, something that sounds akin to the early days of the Kranky and Darla labels, crossed and combined. The understated rhythm of "In the Only Way That is Real," provided by what sounds like a keyboard figure, supports other elements from accordion-wheeze to found-sound. Guitar work on Manasota is at points understated but textures can be sensed throughout, while on a song like "Wind" it's immediately clear, its rich echo suggesting some of Robin Guthrie's striking mid-eighties work in the Cocteau Twins circa Victorialand. Meanwhile the overt My Bloody Valentine blur-worship on "Bleeding" is a lovely triumph, perhaps the most conventionally soundtrack-like the album gets, feeling as it does like a fantastic ending to a film. There are danker moments on the disc -- {&"Not So Random a Life," with its collage of echoed, buried clatterings that sound almost like distant gunfire, gets further punctuated by a dramatic synth swell and distant gloomy melody, building into a more aggressive overlaid drone as the song reaches its conclusion. It easily slides into "Sun," which suggests the kind of lazy torpor of a really hot day without relying on standard acid/burnout clich?s, a desert that's still chilly thanks to the buried swell of feedback howl roped into a larger, steadily paced melodic context. Meanwhile, the mix of buzzing white noise, soft tones and an open-ended ringing guitar line on "Atum" is a perfect synthesis of the album's various impulses, a promising look to future work from Robert. ~ Ned Raggett, All Music Guide
Bio / Background
In my life two things matter, music and spirit. I have my own spiritual beliefs and values that I have developed over time and experience. I believe that nature is the most powerful force that exists and that the elements of nature flourish outside as well as within us. I believe in both a masculine and feminine deities, a Goddess and a God. I am what some would refer to as a solitary Wiccan. I also feel a connection with The Tao Te Ching (The Way) I believe that we can create our destinies, but only if it is what our true will desires. I believe that music is very spiritual, and I hope that my music conveys this belief.
Spirituality as well as dreams play a large role in my music. I have been largely inspired over the years by mysticism, shamanism and magick. My spiritual life exists in both my dreams and my daily life. My music draws much inspiration from the other side of consciousness, the realm of dreams.
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